"You! Put! Fart! Another military general scolded, "Wu Dao'er, you don't have a good heart!" People love to practice martial arts, what does it have to do with publicizing it?! ”

yes, what does it matter?

"Naturally, it's related," Wu Dao nodded, "Fengyang, don't be impatient, you can listen to me tell you carefully-"

"Okay, then I'll be here, and I can talk to you and me in detail." The general known as Fengyang clasped his hands to his chest, paced, and looked at Wu Dao with disdain.

"One of them," Wu Dao held the admonition card in his hand and talked about it, "The sage said: At the beginning of a person, his nature is good. If Shang Wu misunderstands Xi Wen and fights and kills all day long, won't he become a person at the beginning of his life, his nature is evil, and he violates the ancestor Zongyi. ”

Emperor Xia leaned on his noble head a little boredly and nodded lightly.

"Wu Aiqing's words are not unreasonable," Emperor Xia said lightly, "However, this is the only basis, and it still doesn't work!" ”

"Your Majesty, if the words of the ancestor are not allowed, then ......" Wu Dao held the brand in both hands and asked a little eagerly.

That Feng Yang smiled faintly, "I said you are a bull nose, don't keep talking about the ancestor!" We're talking about preaching! Promote General Qin! And not what you call Zongyi! ”

"Heh," Wu Dao smiled, "Then you are really, fearless who don't know!" ”

"You ——!"

I saw that Emperor Xia waved his hand, "Okay, okay, don't quarrel, I have my own decision!" Okay, okay, so be it! Retreat! Retreat! Everyone, kneel down! ”

I could only hear the shrill voice of Gonggong Chen, "Retreat - towards ——! ”

Everyone at the foot of the stairs knelt down one after another and said in unison, "May my emperor live and the heavens, and Hong Fu Qi'an - long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live!" ”

But there was no sound in the hall.

Everyone was stunned, and a few people who were not afraid of death quietly glanced upward.

It turned out that Gonggong Chen had already left with the emperor.

The crowd got up and talked about it—

Let's talk about the courtyard of Lian Yaoxuan.

Ye Shuqiu, who was a little sober, slowly walked back to the small courtyard.

He looked coldly at the cups of tea on the stone table, which had been placed with a little coolness, picked up the cup closest to him, and poured it down in a big gulp-

The coolness soaked through his placket.

With a bang, the cup was placed heavily on the stone table.

With a little residual juice remaining at the corner of his mouth, he gasped, leaned against the stone table, and sat down slowly, looking up at the pale blue sky.

What is it for?

Is it to be strong for protection?

I've become stronger, and you, where?

Have you forgotten your vows?

Okay, when I get stronger, I'll protect you?

For so many years, I don't believe you're dead, but, that hand...... And your beloved weapons...... You've forsaken ......

Why! You don't wait for me to get stronger! You liar!

His hands slammed the stone table, and he roared hoarsely in his heart, but he vented silently.

"Really, tired, ah-" Ye Shuqiu leaned weakly on the stone table, sat on the stone bench, his eyes drooped heavily, as if he had fallen asleep-

The corners of his eyes, it seems, shed two lines of tears.

He seemed to have had a dream, dreaming back to fifteen years ago—

"Uncle Shaoyun! Do you think that in the future, it will be better to be a general, or a prime minister? ! ”

At that time, Ye Shuqiu was five years old.

Beside him sat a mighty young general who was nearly 20 years old.

That person's name is Ye Shaoyun, and he is the old master of the Ye family, and when he was in the Northern Capital, he found an outcast.

The old head of the Ye family, that is, Ye Shuqiu's grandfather, had a kind heart and took this abandoned child as a righteous son and named him Shaoyun.

On that day, the sky was clear.

Later, Ye Shaoyun also wandered to the Southern Dynasty with Ye Fu.

In order not to put too much pressure on the Ye Mansion, Ye Shaoyun went to join the army, and as soon as he entered, it was five years.

With his outstanding military exploits, he became the youngest young young general in the Southern Dynasties.

At this time, he happened to go back to his home to visit relatives and met five-year-old Ye Shuqiu.

Ye Shuqiu had to let him stay no matter what, and point out his maze.

"Hehe," Ye Shaoyun touched his head with a smile, "Does Shuqiu want to be a general or a prime minister?" ”

Ye Shuqiu pondered for a while, "If it's me, I want to be the prime minister!" ”

"Why?" Ye Shaoyun was a little curious, a five-year-old little doll, does he know what a general is and what a prime minister is?

"Because ah!" Ye Shuqiu pretended to smile calmly, "Uncle Shaoyun is in front of you!" Family! Protect! Country! That's me! Ye Shuqiu! Just for Uncle Shaoyun in the back, protect! Drive! Protect! Boat! ”

"Escort?" Ye Shaoyun held the bladed Feng sword at his waist with one hand, and continued to rub Ye Shuqiu's head with the other, "Then uncle, I'm looking forward to it, waiting for the day when Xiao Shuqiu becomes the prime minister!" When that day comes, remember to protect your uncle! ”

Ye Shuqiu nodded fiercely, "It's necessary!" At that time, my uncle was outside, and I was inside, and we protected our Ye family together! Protect the people of the Southern Dynasties! ”

"Ambitious!" Ye Shaoyun said with a smile.

"By the way, Uncle Shaoyun," Ye Shuqiu said slowly, "Nephew, can I give you an opinion?" ”

"What's the opinion?" Ye Shaoyun continued to smile, his hand still on Ye Shuqiu's head.

"Ahem," Ye Shuqiu cleared his throat like a little adult, "Let's make an agreement!" As long as I get the top prize! You are not allowed to touch my head again! ”

Ye Shaoyun suddenly couldn't hold back, and laughed heartily, "Little ghost!" Uncle remember you're only five years old! Where do you get so much thought?! Little brat! ”

As he spoke, he jokingly made a mess of Ye Shuqiu's hair, which was not easy to comb.

"Come, let's pull the hook!" Ye Shuqiu stretched out his little finger and hooked it.

"Are you afraid that your uncle will regret it?" Ye Shaoyun smiled faintly, "Okay, little ghost, uncle and you agreed~!" ”

"Fishing on the hook for a hundred years must not change-"

"Good, good, good!"

"That's it! Remember our agreement! Wait until I'm the prime minister! I'll protect you! Ye Shuqiu smiled evilly.

Ye Shaoyun was stunned for a moment, and smiled heartily, "Good guy!" So you're waiting for your uncle here! Good! Uncle is waiting for you! Isn't it more than ten years?! Uncle waited! ”

Suddenly, Ye Shaoyun paused and gently stroked his favorite sword, "Shuqiu, do you know why people want to become stronger?" ”

"Why?" No matter how smart Ye Shuqiu was, he was only a five-year-old kid at that time, how could he understand what he was doing to become stronger?

"It's just to protect, to protect," Ye Shaoyun looked up at the sky and sighed softly.

"Is it to be strong just to protect?" Ye Shuqiu chewed on this sentence carefully.

"Maybe, you don't understand now," Ye Shaoyun continued to touch the ends of his hair.

Ye Shuqiu turned his head to look at Ye Shaoyun, "Then what is the uncle trying to protect when he becomes stronger?" ”

Is there someone in your heart who needs to be protected?

"Guarding the ......" Ye Shaoyun suddenly paused, and then continued, "Naturally, it is to protect our Ye family!" Protect the Southern Dynasty! ”

Guard...... ...... in my heart That she......

Ye Shuqiu seemed to see something, and he didn't ask any more questions, just muttered softly, "Protect the Ye family...... Guard...... Southern Dynasty ....."

At this time, a young and beautiful figure appeared behind them and called softly, "Young General, it turns out that you and the eldest young master are staying here together!" ”

Ye Shaoyun and Ye Shuqiu turned to look.

"It turned out to be Xiao Cui'er," Ye Shaoyun said softly.

At that moment, Ye Shuqiu suddenly felt that in his uncle's eyes looking at Xiao Cui, there was a trace of tenderness in the heroic man's temperament.

Don't......

Xiao Cui smiled lowly, her little face seemed to be a little blushing, "Young General, the old master asked you to go." ”

Ye Shaoyun got up violently, and touched Ye Shuqiu's head again before leaving, "Little Shuqiu, remember what your uncle said to you!" ”

"Okay!" Ye Shuqiu nodded vigorously.

"With my blood, I will be the emperor of the Southern Dynasty!" Ye Shaoyun roared, strode out, and the Yinkai on his body slammed, "I, go!" ”

Say no more.

Ye Shuqiu meditated in his heart.

Uncle, although you are talking about the Southern Dynasty, I know-

What you want to say is, let Ye Mansion be the emperor!

How could Ye Shuqiu know that Ye Shaoyun and his words today have become forever in this way.

A year later –

The fiftieth birthday of the old master of Yefu.

The whole house was busy, and the old head of the Ye family also looked at everyone's busyness with a smile.

The whole house, red, joyful atmosphere, fire.

"I don't know, Yun'er, how the battle is going at the border now," the old man said with a smile as he stroked his white beard.

"Father, my brother Jiren has his own natural appearance, he must be too busy, so he couldn't make it back," the person on the side said respectfully.

The old man looked at the person behind him and said softly, "Nianbei, although today is the old man's birthday, but you, don't forget your duty!" ”

In his hand, he held a letter.

It was a letter sent back by Ye Shaoyun from the border a few days ago:

Father!

Thinking about my father's fiftieth birthday, but my son can't return home, Shaoyun is here to ask for sin!

When Shaoyun suppresses the rebellion, he will return to his hometown and talk to his father and brother, don't read it-

- Ye Shaoyunliu

"It's a good thing to have a chance," the old master of Ye smiled, carefully unfolded the letter, read it again, and carefully put it into the drawer of the desk.

Ye Nianbei continued, "Brother Shaoyun must be happy to have his father so concerned. ”

Ye Shuqiu was also on the side, "Grandpa, what my father said is right!" Uncle Shaoyun is a person with great blessings, just a bandit, and he must have returned safe and sound to celebrate his grandfather's birthday. ”

The old master of the Ye family smiled, but he didn't speak, he just valued the distance so much, and quietly wiped his beard.

Who knows, half an hour later—

"Report to the head of the house, there is a big man outside the door, and he has sent a thing, saying that he wants to see the head of the house-" A small servant walked in respectfully and saluted.

"Oh?" The old master was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly strode away, muttering in his mouth, "It must be Yun'er who is back!" Otherwise, he sent something back! This guy can't forget his father's birthday! There is filial piety! There is filial piety! ”

The family members also hurriedly put down the things they were busy with and hurriedly followed—

"Yun'er, Yun'er, Yun'er!" He muttered as fast as he could, with a little spit on his lips.

Ye Shuqiu followed behind him, but he always felt that something was wrong in his heart.

If it was really the young general's return, the little guy would definitely be very happy.

However, there was a trace of sadness and trepidation in the tone of the little guy.

What the hell, what's wrong?!

Ye Shuqiu's heart was a little flustered, but he couldn't show it, he couldn't say it, and he couldn't remind it!

No! No! No!

Don't be what he thinks!

Uncle Shaoyun! What happened to you!?

The Ye family, at the door-

There were two groups of people, one standing respectfully, with large boxes behind them.

The other group of people was kneeling on the ground, holding a tray in their hands, and the contents of the tray were covered by a white cloth.

"Yun'er, Yun'er!" The old master walked to the door, a little surprised in surprise, "What are these boxes?" What about your major generals? ”

He recognized it, one of them was a general of the Chinese army under Ye Shaoyun, who had come when he was giving gifts.

"You...... What's your name? The old man walked slowly towards the man.

Ye Shuqiu and the others all stood at the door, watching quietly.

The man, holding a tray in his hand.

"Go back to Ye's house...... Head of House..... Crime...... The man choked up, "The sinner ............ the tiger"

"Oh......" The old master nodded, "I remember, you are the second tiger, what are you doing on your knees?" Get up! Get up! ”

"Sinner..... Don't dare ......"

"Oh......" The old master didn't realize why he was kneeling.

He turned his head to look at the respectfully standing man, and continued to ask, "This box, ......?" ”

"Back to the Ye family master, it was a congratulatory gift from the general," one of them came out and replied respectfully.

Ye Shuqiu noticed that whether he was standing or kneeling, there was a hint of sadness.

This is...... Both teams ...... Mourning ......

"Oh," the old master nodded again, "how did you send it back?" What about your generals? ”

As soon as these words fell—

Suddenly, everyone knelt down and wept in unison, "Ye family master, forgive the ministers, etc!" Impotent! ”

"Why is it incompetent?" The old master Ye faintly felt the slightest bit wrong in his heart, but he kept comforting himself.

It's okay, it's okay.

He must have something to do, he can't be busy, and these people can't talk about him, so they will say to themselves that he is incompetent!

Yun'er must be fine!

Definitely!

He is favored by heaven!

He's coming back to congratulate the old man on his birthday!

Don't think about it, don't think about it......

The old master of Ye comforted himself and said, "You guys, let's talk, what's going on?" ”

He didn't even notice that his voice was hoarse, and the corners of his eyes were red.

The two men looked at each other, "You say! ”

"You say!"

"The general's business is our business!"

"Stop fighting!" Old Master Ye roared, "What the hell is wrong! Say it together! ”

Ye Shuqiu stood in the crowd, and faintly felt in his heart that his thoughts were ......

Uncle Shaoyun..... Say yes..... Wait for me?!

A year ago, we just pulled the hook!

Why not wait for me to grow up! Why don't you wait for me to protect you!

Why!?

"You ...... Yes..... Say it......" Old Master Ye's voice was already a little choked.

Both sighed at the same time.

Everyone in the Ye family also knew what was going on, yes, what happened-

"Northern Capital...... What a northern capital......" The old master of Ye looked at the north hatefully, "Could it be that we have moved and wandered, and still refuse to let us go......?" ”

Ye Shuqiu's eyes were closed, and his eyes were slightly red.

He inhaled deeply, quietly.

Northern Capital...... Very good...... I'm Ye Shuqiu...... Noted down......

Uncle...... You're just going to quell the chaos...... Suppressing bandits...... Why...... will meet the regular army of the northern capital.....

It was premeditated......

"You, what are you putting on your plate?!" Old Master Ye asked tremblingly.

Don't...... Don't..... Be......

"Back to the Ye family master, yes, yes, it's the general's hand! And his sword! ”

Hu Mao closed his eyes and said in a choked voice.

"The head of the house! Head of House——! ”

"Grandpa——!"